Gaslighting in Healthcare

This week, we dive deep into a pervasive and unsettling issue: gaslighting women in healthcare. The episode, featuring Dr. Mikayla Raddysh, ND, of Thrive Naturopathic, sheds light on the alarming frequency with which women's health concerns are dismissed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed, posing serious repercussions for their well-being.

The podcast highlights personal experiences and societal implications of gaslighting in healthcare. From historical disparities rooted in unethical experiments to statistics revealing delays in diagnosis and inadequate treatment for women, the episode uncovers unsettling trends.

We then chat with Dr. Raddysh, a seasoned Naturopathic Doctor who provides expert insights into common gaslighting experiences faced by patients, particularly in the realm of women's healthcare. Her emphasis on rebuilding trust in healthcare, strategies to empower patients, and the psychological toll of medical gaslighting provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue.

We close out by shedding light on the red flags of medical gaslighting and what to do about it.

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